Bowed dulcimer was known in the 19th century, and its history continues to this day, that is a sign of great interest to this amazing instrument. This kind of hybrid Appalachian dulcimer and cello or viola da gamba, or viola, but with its own characteristic reedy timbre The bowed dulcimer sounds like a cello or a viola.
This instrument, I built at the end of 2014, it corresponds to
¾ cello, has four strings and cello tuning – C, G, d, a.
Instrument is equipped with a high quality sensor pickup.
Specification:
Back and Sides – European maple, flame (old-growth)
Soundboard – Sitka Spruce
Fingerboard – West African Ebony
Bridge – Rock Maple
Finishes:
Shellac, Oil, Wax (applied a special technology)
Available for order. Worldwide shipping.
For price and more information please contact me.
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Bowed Dulcimer. Economic model.
Specification:
Back and Sides: Kazakhstan Blackwood
(this wood is highly resonant and is beautiful)
Soundboard: Spruce or Seberia pine.
Fingerboard: Indian RW or analogous.
Finish: Shellac, oil, wax.
Besides Kazakhstan Blackwood I have other great domestic woods.
Any questions please.
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The similar dulcimer, basic model. No sensor pickup , no electronics.
Specification:
Back and Sides – European maple, flame (old-growth)
Soundboard – Sitka Spruce (old-growth)
Fingerboard – West African Ebony
Bridge – Rock Maple
Finishes:
Shellac, Oil, Wax (applied a special technology)
Available for order. Worldwide shipping.
For price and more information please contact me.
